The North Shore Lifeguard Association was founded in 1996 by the Honolulu City and County Lifeguards who work and live in district three (North Shore, Oahu Beaches). The club was organized to help fulfill the need for ocean safety and lifesaving education within the North Shore community. The NSLA is committed to working with individuals and organizations who share with us the following goals:

1) To develop and provide instructional programs for the public in lifesaving, ocean rescue, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and surf safety skills.

2) To develop and support community recreational activities including swimming and paddleboard races, surf contests, lifeguard competitions, as well as other ocean oriented events.

3) To support youth programs, such as the Junior Lifeguard Program.

Last year our members performed 236 rescues, treated 166 serious medical emergencies and issued 56,200 preventative warnings to beach goers. Over 2,925,000 people enjoyed the North Shore’s sun and surf under our watchful eyes. During the winter surf season (October-April) our North Shore beaches become the focal point of professional surfing and world championship events. Our lifeguards are on duty daily at the venues (Alii, Waimea, Pipeline, and Sunset) of these professional events, affording us constant opportunities for international media exposure of all types. Television, radio, newspaper and dozens of magazines world wide have documented our members in action.